Political and Social Integration Index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Political and Social Integration Index was 5.25 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Political and Social Integration Index in Sierra Leone, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political and social integration index in Sierra Leone stood at 5.25.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political and social integration index in Sierra Leone peaked at 6 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2005.
That places Sierra Leone 55th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Political and Social Integration Index in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2007 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.33 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 5.33 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5.33 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.33 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5.25 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 5.75 | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 6 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 5.5 | -8.3% |
| 2025 | 5.25 | -4.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 5.25 is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.33, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 5.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.67, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.11 | 5 | 5.33 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 5.25 | 5.75 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.58 | 5.25 | 6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political and social integration index in Sierra Leone?
- Political and social integration index in Sierra Leone was 5.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political and social integration index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2021.
- What is the lowest political and social integration index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2005.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for political and social integration index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 55th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political and social integration index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political and Social Integration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the party system is stable and rooted in society, interest groups are numerous and diverse, regular citizens approve of democratic norms and procedures, and societal trust is high.